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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.86, 623.60 and 141.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.86, 623.60 and 141.86 is: 212.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.86 : 623.60 = 141.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.86/623.60 = 141.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.86x = 623.60 × 141.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.86x = 88,463.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,463.90/415.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.73

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